Attachment Parenting & Sleep Training
I’m hoping that I might be able to change some minds here today. It won’t be easy, obviously, because when is it ever? But on parenting...
Why Does My Baby Wake at 3AM?!
That right there might be the single most common question new parents ask. Is it a developmental milestone? A regression? Are they...
The 4 Month Sleep "Regression"
Does the term "4 month sleep regression" scare you? As a pediatric sleep consultant, I hear the term “regression” used in regards to just...
Dealing With Separation Anxiety
Raising kids is a high-stakes responsibility, and in this age of social media and easy access to information about anything and...
Breaking The Bedtime Bottle Habit
I met a mom at the park the other day and before I knew it, we were talking about my business...well, then the questions started flowing:...
The Dreaded Short Nap
Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar… Your baby wakes up in the morning after a solid night’s sleep. You feed her, change her, play...
Silent Nights: Maintaining Your Child's Sleep Schedule Over The Holidays.
With the holidays approaching, many new parents who have recently gotten their babies sleeping on a schedule are worried that they might...
Is Sleep Training Safe?
As the parent of a new baby, the number of questions you’re going to find yourself asking are, to put it mildly, astronomical. The old...
Fall Back, Don't Fall Apart!
I LOVE FALLING BACK!! A day where I get to sleep for one more hour?! YES PLEASE!! But, as a parent, "falling back" can feel more like a...
Please Respect My Boundaries
I'm not just talking about my personal boundaries. For me, a hug from a stranger can be equated to having a root canal...painful and very...